2013 Audi A6 problems
The Audi A6 is an executive car made by the German company Audi since 1994. Now in its fifth generation, the successor to the Audi 100 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, and is available in saloon and estate configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4-series, followed by the C5, C6, C7, and the C8. The related Audi A7 is essentially a Sportback (liftback) version of the C7-series and C8-series A6 but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation.
All generations of the A6 have offered either front-wheel-drive or Torsen-based four-wheel-drive, marketed by Audi as their quattro system. The A6 has also been used as the basis for the company's Allroad models since 1999.
Both petrol and diesel versions of the A6 are offered. The wide range of engines available have power outputs ranging from 150 to 333 PS (110 to 245 kW). These are inline four-cylinder turbocharged engines and more powerful 3-litre units in a V6 configuration with a mechanical compressor.
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Common 2013 Audi A6 problems
The Audi A6, a popular executive car, is known for its comfort and ride quality. However, as with any vehicle, there are common problems that have been reported by owners of the 2013 Audi A6.
Gearbox Problems: One of the most common issues reported is with the gearbox, specifically the CVT, automatic, or multitronic gearbox. Owners have reported hesitation or clunkiness when driving around town, which is often caused by a software problem in the rapid gear shifting of the vehicle. This issue may require a gearbox reprogramming at an Audi specialist or, in some cases, a full replacement, particularly in high mileage cars.
Excessive Oil Usage: The Audi A6 is known to be thirsty when it comes to oil. It is crucial to regularly check the oil level using the dipstick, ensuring that it is well above the halfway mark to ensure the engine is well lubricated. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage.
Dual Mass Flywheel Vibration: Another issue reported by owners is an excessive vibration coming from the engine when increasing the throttle in neutral. This could be a sign of a problem originating in the dual mass flywheel, which is an expensive part to replace.
Air Con Smells: Around 25% of all Audi A6s on the road suffer from some kind of issues with the air conditioning on the car. This can manifest in a couple of different ways, such as a very cold icy blast coming from the air outlets or as a musty or damp smell. It is recommended to test this system fully before committing to buy a second hand vehicle.
Faulty Electrics: Electrics are also a known problem in the Audi A6, with particular issues occurring with the regulators in the electric window units. It is essential to check all the in-car systems to ensure that there are no wiring issues in the vehicle, from the internal passenger lighting through to the stereo.
Rear Wheel Arch Rubbing: If you are considering purchasing an S-line Audi A6, it is crucial to check the car under load. It is possible that the tyres will chafe against the wheel arches when the car is stocked up with luggage and passengers, which could cause damage to the rather expensive tyres.
Timing Chain Tensioner Failures: Audi A6s that feature V6 and V8 engines use a complex system of chains to keep the 4 valves per cylinder in time. These chains have plastic guides linking to the hydraulic pistons, which have been known to fail, causing misfiring and stalling in the engine. If not caught early enough, this problem could lead to the need for a complete new engine.
Potential Airbag Failure: There have been a very small number of early A6s recalled due to a curtain airbag failure, where the airbags on the sides of the car fail to inflate properly due to a gas leak in the vehicle.
Parking Brake Leaks: Audi A6s built between 2012 and August 2014 may be leaking oil into the brake system that could cause problems when parking the vehicle. It is essential to ensure that you are achieving the correct stopping distances when driving.
Airbags and Seatbelt Tensioner: Faulty airbags and seatbelt tensioners might have been fitted to some examples built between 1 May 2016 and 30 October 2016, and may not work correctly in a collision.
Auxiliary Heater Element: An auxiliary heater element used in the air conditioning system of A6s made between 8 July 2014 and 31 October 2014, could fail.
Towing Bracket: If your A6 is fitted with a hinged tow bar and was built between 2 December 2015 and 17 December 2018, the locking mechanism could be faulty.
Panoramic Glass Sunroof: A small number of cars that were constructed between 16 July 2018 and 10 October 2018 and were fitted with a panoramic glass roof could have an issue with the bonding agent used to keep the glass panels in place.
Fuel Leak: There have been two recalls issued for the A6 that concern fuel leaks. The first is for cars made from 1 April 2011 to 30 April 2012, the second is for A6s made between 18 February 2014 and 2 September 2016.
Coolant Pump: Particles in the engine coolant could end up blocking the pump and lead to it overheating. This applies to vehicles made between 1 May 2011 and 31 October 2016.
Reduction in Braking Performance: On A6s made from 1 January 2012 to 27 August 2014, an issue with the diaphragm in the brake servo rupturing could result in a reduction in braking performance.
In the most recent reliability survey, the A6 came last in the luxury car category, while Audi as a brand finished in 22nd place out of 31 manufacturers. This is a disappointing result, indicating that the 2013 Audi A6 may have more reliability issues than other cars in its class.
Is the 2013 Audi A6 reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2013 Audi A6? J.D. Power awarded the 2013 A6 a reliability rating of 3.5 out of five. That's above average for the industry as a whole, but many cars in this class have a score of four or five.
What is the most common problem with Audi A6?
The Audi A6 saloon has been blighted by a range of electrical issues: 44% had a fault, two-thirds concerning engine and non-engine electrical systems or the sat-nav/ infotainment. Although 83% could still be driven, 46% took more than a week to put right.
How many miles will a 2013 Audi A6 last?
Audis can typically go up to 200,000 miles or 20 years without major repairs when they're properly maintained. They're fairly reliable cars, and Consumer Reports ranks them within the top 10 new car brands when it comes to reliability.
What is the recall on the Audi A6 2013?
(Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Is the 2013 Audi A6 reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2013 Audi A6? J.D. Power awarded the 2013 A6 a reliability rating of 3.5 out of five. That's above average for the industry as a whole, but many cars in this class have a score of four or five.
What is the common problem for Audi A6?
Turbo problems
On occasion it is known for the turbo to blow on these vehicles. If you have noticed that there is blue smoke coming from the exhaust, or/and you are hearing a whistling noise coming from the top of the engine, this is an indication of the turbo failing.
What is the recall on the Audi A6 2013?
(Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
How many miles will a 2013 Audi A6 last?
Audis can typically go up to 200,000 miles or 20 years without major repairs when they're properly maintained. They're fairly reliable cars, and Consumer Reports ranks them within the top 10 new car brands when it comes to reliability.
2013 Audi A6 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Audi A6 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Audi A6 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Audi A6
The NHTSA has received 49 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Audi A6. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Audi A6 vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-28
- VIN: WAUGFAFC3DN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My sunroof exploded on the expressway and caused the glass to shatter both inside the vehicle sunroof vent and the exterior sunroof
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-06
- VIN: WAUGFAFC7DN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: I had my coolant system repaired before I found out there was a recall now my thermostat went bad. My brakes need to be replaced too much and my screw for my radio and system display stopped working every time you change fees it pops
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-29
- VIN: WAUHGAFC3DN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that after returning to the parked vehicle, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact stated that the temperature gauge and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact performed a diagnostic on the vehicle and retrieved fault codes for the temperature gauge and fuel delivery system. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V781000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-21
- VIN: WAUHGAFC3DN
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Steering Rack Assist has a recall for my car because my steering locked up. Audi replaced the recall part two times. the first didnt work after the second time it works but now they cant reset the check engine lights, TPMS, Steering Fault do not drive it says, ECS Fualt, Stability Fault, Child Safety Lock Fault etc. Dealer told they did everything they could even flew in an Audi Engineer still cant reset anything and that they exceeded the cars value in man hours to figure out what is the issue. Now they tell me the car is drivable but my question is, is it safe for me to accept it like that and risk something happening while driving and the steering locking up or any other problems that may arise but I wouldn"t know because of the other alarms may override the current alarm that may pop up. My insurance said they wouldnt accept the car back in that condition because its a recall issue related and that Audi needs to address this but in just getting the run around. My car has been at the dealer for about 6 months trying to figure it out. Now they tell me "You brought your car because steering was locked up wasnt able to drive and now the car is drivable and the only thing we cant clear are the alarms that i mentioned above but it is drivable its just like an oil change alarm that you do the oil change but we just cant reset it so its kinda the same thing" they told me that and i was like okay. No is not the same i said, my question is is this even safe to accept and risk something happen and get into an accident because of the steering lock up. Now they wont even take my wife audi because has the same recall that needs to be replaced. the only way they replace it is till it happens. So they waiting for my wifes car to lock up while driving and not have control of car and crash especially if my kids are with her because she takes them to school. What do i do please help? I also requested the total estimate to see how much I owe and they will not send it to me.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-24
- VIN: WAUDFAFC4DN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I start getting coolant leak and it was at Audi dealership. Nothing was done just today get biger leak and took to shop and they say my water pump is broken. I think this is part of Audi A6 2013 water oump problems. Need to fix it
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-25
- VIN: WAUHGAFCXDN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: OVER HEATING CAUSED BY THERMOSTAT STICKING. THIS PROBLEM WAS COMMON ON THE 2.0 AUDI A6 WHICH WAS RECALL. THE CAR OVERHEATS EVERY TIME I DRIVE. ALSO, I HAD A SPARK PLUG END IP IN THE CYLINDER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INNER WALL OF THE ENGINE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-17
- VIN: WAUHGAFCXDN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR IS LEAKING & BURNING OIL AND IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OPEN SHORT TO GROUND I ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS THE FUEL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING MY ENGINE LIGHT & MY EPIC LIGHT IS ON SMOKE IS COMING COMING FROM THE ENGINE & THE ENGINE IS SHAKING ROUGHLY & THESE ARE SOME OF THE RECALLS BUT THERE SAYING THE RECALLS HAVE ALREADY BEEN TAKING CAR OF BUT SEEMS LIKE THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. I WAS IDLED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS PROBLEM STARTED. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY CAR COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-14
- VIN: WAUHGAFCXDN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AND OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE MY FUEL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP. ALSO I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE OPEN GROUND OR SHORT TO GROUND CIRCUIT .
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-21
- VIN: WAUHGAFCXDN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I OWN A 2013 AUDI A6 AROUND 77K MILES. I GOT THE CEL AND BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. THERE IS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALUE THAT IS PART OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AND OBVIOUSLY, THAT COMPONENT ALSO HELPS KEEP THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IN CHECK. THE ISSUE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS THE VALVE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING COOLANT TO PENETRATE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND FROM THERE INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT IS A CATASTROPHIC MALFUNCTION OF THOSE COMPONENTS AND A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. WATER AND ELECTRICAL DO NOT MIX WELL.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-15
- VIN: WAUGGAFCXDN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUDI STRATHAM LOCATED AT 58 PORTSMOUTH AVE, STRATHAM, NH 03885) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAG) FOR THE SAME FAILURE BUT THE FAILURE HAD REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-06
- VIN: WAUHGAFC4DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ON 3/6/2020, AUDI NORWELL, MA DIAGNOSED MY 2013 AUDI A6 WITH A PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MALFUNCTION AND ALERTED OF A PODS SYSTEM PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT AND BY THE STATUS OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT. I WAS QUOTED $1,389.81 TO REPLACE/REPAIR, BUT ASKED IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS 'AIRBAG' RELATED ISSUE, SINCE IT HAS BEEN WELL PUBLICIZED ON THESE AUDI MODELS. UPON LOOKING UP MY VIN# IN THE RECALL DATABASE, WE DISCOVERED THE VIN# FOR THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED AS AN IMPACTED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT IS A 100% MATCH TO SAFTEY RECALL CODES: 74D5 OR 74D1 (SEE BELOW). I FILED A RECALL CASE WITH AUDI MANUFACTURING ON 4/21/2020, BUT THEY RESPONDED BACK ON 4/24/2020 THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO IF THE VIN# IS NOT ON THE LIST. THUS FILING MY COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. RECALL CODE: 74D5 SUBJECT: PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) AFFECTED VEHICLES: 2013 A6 DESCRIPTION: THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO STRESS/WEAR FACTORS AFFECTING AN INTERNAL CONNECTOR OR CONTACT RESISTANCE INCREASE AT BODY-SENSING MAT IN THE SEAT. IN THIS SITUATION, A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT RISKS INJURY IN A CRASH BECAUSE A MALFUNCTIONING PODS MAY NOT MAKE THE CORRECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DECISION FOR THE TYPE OF OCCUPANT SEATED THERE. RECALL CODE: 74D1 SUBJECT: PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) AFFECTED VEHICLES: 2013 AUDI A6 DESCRIPTION: IN AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS (HEATED/COOLED), THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) CONTROL MODULE CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO STRESS/WEAR FACTORS AFFECTING AN INTERNAL CONNECTOR AND/OR A BODY-SENSING MAT IN THE SEAT. SHOULD A MALFUNCTION OCCUR, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WILL BE ALERTED OF A PODS SYSTEM PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT AND BY THE STATUS OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: WAUGFAFCXDN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE CAR WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND WHILE PARKED INSIDE MY GARAGE RESULTING FROM FUEL PUMP LEAK. ODOR IS WORSE WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-16
- VIN: WAUGGAFCXDN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL CABLES MORE THAN ONCE, ALSO FUEL EXHAUST ISSUE AND COOLING SYSTEM. VEHICLE STATIONARY AND OR DRIVING UNDER 50 MILES.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-17
- VIN: WAUHGAFC5DN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 2013 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING FAILURE. *LD *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: WAUDFAFC3DN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: IN LATE DECEMBER 2017 OUT OF NOWHERE, MY CAR BEGAN TO DISPLAY THE WARNING, 'TURN OFF ENGINE AND CHECK COOLANT LEVEL' (PHOTO ATTACHED) ; THIS WAS VERY ALARMING AS I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR AND HAVE HAD ALL OF THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AND HAD AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED AT THE DEALER. JUST A FEW DAYS LATER ON JANUARY 5, 2018 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WATER/COOLANT PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (ATTACHED). UNFORTUNATELY, I FELT THAT THE COST WAS TOO MUCH AT THE DEALER AND I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC IN THE AREA WHO REPLACED THE WATER/COOLANT PUMP. TO MY SURPRISE IN SEPTEMBER 2018, AUDI ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THE WATER/COOLANT PUMP. TO MY UNDERSTANDING, THIS MEANS THAT THEY ARE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGED PUMP. WITH THAT BEING SAID, I WOULD ASSUME THAT ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THE PUMP SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. AS NOTED ON MY SERVICE MEMO FROM THE AUDI DEALERSHIP WHEN I HAD MY CAR INSPECTED FOR THE WARNING 'IF NOT REPLACED, THE ENGINE'S COOLING SYSTEM WILL NOT BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.' IN FEBRUARY 2018, A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AFTER HAVING MY CAR'S WATER/COOLANT PUMP REPAIRED, THE CAR STARTED TO IDLE WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY. NOT EVEN A BLOCK AWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF AND THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I WAS SO SCARED, BUT RELIEVED THAT I WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO MY HOME WHERE I IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. I DIDN'T HAVE HIM DO THE REPAIRS, BUT I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO THE AUDI DEALER WHO TOLD ME THE SAME THING, TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-15
- VIN: WAUDFAFC4DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - MY AUDI DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. IT'S BEEN FIVE MONTHS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-01
- VIN: WAUGFAFC1DN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI SHREWSBURY (780 BOSTON TURNPIKE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545, (508) 581-5800) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-13
- VIN: WAUGGAFC0DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. WHILE STATIONARY, & STILL IN PARK, WITH AN ADULT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT COMES ON TO ALERT ME THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IS "OFF". SAFETY RECALL NOTICE RECD. JULY 2018. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SINCE THEN DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. AUDI USA STILL TELLS ME TODAY, 4 MONTHS LATER, THAT THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE, & NO EXPECTED DATE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-25
- VIN: WAUGFAFCXDN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: VACUUM PUMP OIL LEAK (06J145100G). 76K MI, FOUND VIA MULTI POINT INSPECTION ON 10/25/18 (AUDI OF HONOLULU). VEHICLE PROD DATE: 07/2012, ENGINE CODE: CAEB, TRANSMISSION: 0BK, QUATTRO AWD. THE VACUUM PUMP, LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE IS LEAKING MOTOR OIL. EITHER THE INTERNAL SEALS OF THE PUMP OR GASKET IS FAULTY. MOTOR OIL IS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST, TRANSMISSION, FIREWALL INSULATION, ENGINE BELLY PAN, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS/CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION BELLY PAN, AND LOWER REAR OF ENGINE. UNDER MODERATE BRAKING, WHITE SMOKE WOULD APPEAR FROM UNDER THE HOOD (PRESSURE FORCING THE OIL THROUGH THE PUMP SEALS, WHICH THEN LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST.) BRAKING POWER IS SOMETIMES DIMINISHED DUE TO LACK OF VACUUM POWER TO BRAKE BOOSTER (AIR LEAK). AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE (AFTER NORMAL DRIVING), A BURNT SMELL WOULD APPEAR (WHOLE CARPORT WOULD SMELL). EST COST OF PARTS + LABOR, $1K(AUDI OF HONOLULU). VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD AND OUT OF WARRANTY. I'M HIGHLY CONCERNED OF A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-20
- VIN: WAUGFAFC9DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT FOR MONTHS. AUDI CHANDLER (7460 W ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ 85226, (480) 470-7367) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED A DIAGNOSTIC INVOICE WITH A COST ESTIMATE, BUT HAD NOT SPECIFIED A PART NAME AND PART NUMBER. THE DEALER MADE NO MENTION OF ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-27
- VIN: WAUDFAFC3DN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING, DRIVING VERY ROUGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND EPC LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH. CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THIS HAPPENED LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER I HAD THE WATER PUMP REPLACED FOR LEAKAGE AND FAILURE (WHICH HAS NOW BEEN RECALLED). I BELIEVE THE TWO ARE CONNECTED, BUT AUDI CHARGED ME A TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. I FEEL THAT THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS A DIRECT LINK TO THE ISSUE WITH THE PUMP.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-04
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: START SMELLING GASOLINE AND EVERY DAY WAS WORSE. I BRING THE A6 FOR THE RECALL BUT I JUST REALIZE THAT AUDI DID THE 20AR BUT I REMEMBER PRIOR TO THIS RECALL THE CAR HAD THE 24BZ . I TRIED TO CALL THEM AND MY VIM SOES NOY SHOW FOR THIS RECALL . THE A6 IS WITH AUDI LIVERMORE THEY WANT ME TO PAY TO UNMOUNT THE GAS TANK TO PROCEDURE WITH A DIAGNOSTIC. I JUST KNOW THAT MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS AND NO RESPONSE THAT WHY TGIS HAPPEND THE CAR OR THE TANK HASN'T RECEIVED A DAMAGED AT ALL SO HOW THIS HAPPEND . OTHER OPTION THAT AUDI WANT IS CHARGE 3500 FOR FIX AND THEY PAY THE 20% WICH ITS NOT RIGHT . WHY THIS AUDI A6 2013 3.0 DOESN'T MATCH LIKE THE OTHER A6 FOR THE RECALL REPAIR U CAN LOOK VIDEO AND PHOTOS ON THIS LINK HTTPS://WWW.DROPBOX.COM/SH/SBQ6UF4L11HI6BO/AADHNWHAL8XKVQPLDVHMLJ8UA?DL=0
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-13
- VIN: WAUGFAFC6DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND PODS SYSTEM FAILS TO DETECT A PASSENGER. DEALER DID NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. NO PARTS AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-22
- VIN: WAUBGAFC5CN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY 2012 A6 HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. AUDI HAS NO DATE THAT THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS, THEIR ONLY ANSWER IS TO NOT HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS I CAN'T EVEN FIT MY FAMILY ANYMORE.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-01
- VIN: WAUDFAFC9DN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: RECALL 74D5 (PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM) THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MY CAR. IVE HAD MY CAR APPRAISED AT MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP AND AT TWO PROMINENT USED CAR DEALERSHIPS, WERE MUCH LOWER ($3,000-$6,000) THAN THE VALUE OF THE CAR ACCORDING TO KBB.THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE AUDI DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO SELL THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS A RECALL FOR WHICH A REPAIR IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THUS, THE DEALERSHIP MUST SEND THE CAR DIRECTLY TO AUCTION RATHER THAN PREPARING IT FOR RESALE. I DONT THINK IT'S FAIR THAT I'MLOSING MONEY ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CAR MANUFACTURER AND BECAUSE OF DEFECTS IN THEIR DESIGN. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL NOTICE CLEARLY STATES THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION, AND IF THIS OCCURS, 'DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT'IN THIS SITUATION, A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT RISKS INJURY IN A CRASH BECAUSE A MALFUNCTIONING PODS SYSTEM MAY NOT MAKE THE CORRECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DECISION FOR THE TYPE OF OCCUPANT SEATED THERE.' I FEEL FEARFUL ABOUT USING THE CAR, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. IT IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITHOUT FEAR THAT THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION. NOTICE: THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE AND ALL ATTACHMENTS TRANSMITTED WITH IT MAY CONTAIN LEGALLY PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE USE OF THE ADDRESSEE. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY READING, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, COPYING, OR OTHER USE OF THIS MESSAGE OR ITS ATTACHMENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE (281-649-3000), AND DELETE THIS MESSAGE AND ALL COPIES AND BACKUPS THEREOF. THANK YOU.
2013 Audi A6 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2013 Audi A6.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- Consequence: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
- Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
- Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
- Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
Negative 2013 Audi A6 car reviews
Positive 2013 Audi A6 car reviews
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Congratulations on your new purchase! It sounds like you had quite the journey to get it, but it was worth it. Your Audi A6 sounds like an amazing car and it's great to hear that it's the best car you've ever owned. Your experience with the A6 seems to have been love at first drive! It's also exciting to hear that you'll be customizing it with a two-tone matte black and matte dark grey wrap, as well as a black suede headliner and pillars. Your car will definitely stand out on the road. Enjoy your new ride!
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I can see that you really like this car! It's great to hear that you have owned several Audis, Porsches, and even a E55. However, I understand that you have some concerns about the seats. It seems like BMW has the best seats in your opinion. Additionally, the cup holders are a bit small and the center armrest can be a bit of an interference. Have you considered switching the cup and freeform spaces front and back of the shifter? On the other hand, the engine is fantastic and provides plenty of power when requested. I'm glad to hear that you are pleased with the MPG, especially when doing mostly suburban driving. The highway MPG is also impressive. It's a shame that the 20
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Aviator blue with brown interior. I'm so glad to hear that you love the way it handles and that it gets lots of looks. It's great to know that it looks nicer than a BMW 5 series and Benz E class. It sounds like it's very quick off the line and top end. In my opinion, the four rings have outdone Lexus, BMW and Mercedes. It's wonderful to hear that you've had this for a few years now and that you're considering upgrading to an S6.
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I've owned four Audis so far, including my latest purchase - a used 2012 A6 Prestige supercharged model. My first Audi was back in '88, and since then I've owned models from '91, '01, and now 2012. I've found that taking good care of your Audi is key to ensuring it takes care of you in return. Living in New England, it's especially important to have Quattro for those crazy winters. Whenever I feel like it's time to upgrade to a newer car, I do test drive other brands like BMW and Mercedes, but I always come back to Audi for its unbeatable handling. While I can't afford a brand new 60k Audi, buying a pre-certified used one is still a great option. I've also considered purchasing a brand new car in the 25-30k range, but the problem is that they don't hold their value like an Audi does in the long run. That's just my opinion though.
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Having owned an '07, '09 and '11 A6s, I figured that there couldn't be much change for 2012. However, I was pleasantly surprised! This car surpasses any of its competition. I purchased the Prestige with Driver Assist and Cold Weather Package, and I am extremely satisfied with my decision. To me, this car feels like a smaller version of the A8, which I absolutely love. The new 2012 model is truly impressive!
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Waldo Durgan 2024-04-27
My 2012 A6 3.0 was running perfectly until two weeks ago (October 2022). Unfortunately, I turned her on to find massive shaking and vibrations throughout the car, as well as a check engine light. Despite there being no warning signs up to this point, after multiple mechanics looked into it (including the Audi dealership), it turns out that I lost cylinder #4 and she's misfiring badly. Both intake manifolds have so much carbon build-up that the rail flaps will not open at the 4000 rpm threshold. As a result, my supercharged car no longer drives like an Audi - it now drives like a 4 cylinder Kia. After some basic fixes, she is driveable, but she's on her deathbed. Unfortunately, the value of the car is not worth the true fix required. After spending $3k, the estimate for the manifolds is another $6k. This is my second A6 and this surprise problem has put a hole in my heart. I'm considering switching brands :( I had fun while it lasted.